The New York Mets have dropped six straight after being swept by the Phillies and are coming into a weekend showdown with the Texas Rangers at Citi Field. At 76-71, they are clinging to the last NL Wild Card spot, but their margin for error is shrinking by the day.

The Mets have been one of the worst teams in baseball over the last three months, going just 31-46 in that span. Fans and pundits have been criticising the players and manager Carlos Mendoza, who is facing more heat daily.

The Rangers, meanwhile, are marching in the opposite direction. They have gone 14-4 since late August and just keep finding ways to win, even with injuries piling up. At 77-70, they are pushing hard for an AL playoff berth and enter this series full of confidence.

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